It's six games people... six games. Hell, he had a slightly larger sample size at the NHL last season and impressed so much so that he earned the backup spot.
Has he struggled this season? Absolutely. Has he been given the opportunity to get out of this funk? Absolutely not. Playing every two weeks as the third string goalie is not going to give anybody confidence. Getting the opportunity in camp to earn the backup spot is probably the best thing that could happen for Irving at this time. Show some confidence in the kids abilities.
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